East Devonport, TAS: suburb profile

The population of East Devonport TAS is 4,384 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Devonport is $518 per week ($26,936 per year). Median rent in East Devonport is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). East Devonport has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. East Devonport has a population density of 361 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in East Devonport is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Devonport is $1,059.

Population
4,384
Census 2021
Median income
$518/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$235/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

East Devonport vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in East Devonport is $518 a week, 26% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 290th of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $235 a week, $55 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 26.1% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 44, the same age as in the typical TAS suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureEast DevonportTypical TASDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$518/wk$698/wk −26%$766/wk
Household income$900/wk$1,408/wk −36%$1,637/wk
Rent$235/wk$290/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,059/mo$1,301/mo −19%$1,733/mo
Median age4444 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.1%21.5% +4.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in East Devonport, the typical TAS suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

East Devonport Population

4,384 residents at the 2021 Census.

East Devonport Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$518/wk
$26,936 per year
Ranked 8,034 of 14,663
Median Rent
$235/wk
$1,018 per month
Ranked 6,749 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,059/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

East Devonport Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $900/wk
Median rent $235/wk
Rent to income 26.1%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in East Devonport against your income

About $3,900 a month
Median rent $235/wk
Left after rent $665/wk
Rent share 26.1%

East Devonport Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
834
avg ICSEA score
198
total students
East Devonport Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 198 students
834
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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East Devonport Map

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East Devonport, Tasmania: 41.1863°S, 146.3915°E

East Devonport Schools (1)

People in East Devonport

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (2,117) Female 51.7% (2,263)

Population Density

361
people per km²
4,384 people · 12.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,226
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.9%
New Zealand
0.9%
Philippines
0.7%
Taiwan
0.6%
China
0.5%
Nepal
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.1%
Nepali
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Punjabi
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.7%
English
41.0%
Australian Aboriginal
9.4%
Scottish
8.6%
Irish
8.4%
German
2.3%
Dutch
1.3%
Chinese
1.2%
Filipino
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Maori
0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.5%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
10.4%
Catholic
9.7%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Baptist
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

11.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.9% 1,296
Separated
5.3% 190
Divorced
13.6% 491
Widowed
7.4% 268
Never married
37.9% 1,368

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
31.4%
Couple: children under 15
28.7%
One parent: children under 15
19.7%
Couple: no children under 15
10.7%
One parent: no children under 15
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.8%
2 persons
36.8%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
7.9%
5 persons
3.5%
6+ persons
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in East Devonport

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,786 occupied private dwellings in East Devonport at the 2021 Census, 41.7% were rented, 33.1% owned outright and 22.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
33.1% 592 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.1% 395 dwellings
Rented
41.7% 745 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 46 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.3%
2 bedrooms
22.6%
3 bedrooms
55.7%
4 bedrooms
11.6%
5 bedrooms
2.0%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
5.2%
$450-$599/mo
6.9%
$600-$799/mo
13.3%
$800-$999/mo
15.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.7%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
30.4%
3 vehicles
12.0%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in East Devonport

Employment

Employed full-time
23.1% 735 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 636 people
Unemployed
4.7% 149 people
Not in labour force
52.3% 1,664 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
20.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.2%
Labourers
16.8%
Professionals
14.4%
Managers
10.5%
Clerical & Administrative
8.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.6%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
13.3%
$500-$649/wk
9.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
0.7%
$4,000+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.8%
$300-$399/wk
10.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
14.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.4%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
7.3%
Bus
4.6%
Walked only
2.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Other
0.5%
Truck
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
53.7%
Bachelor Degree
17.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Certificate I/II
6.6%
Postgraduate Degree
4.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.4%
Society & Culture
18.5%
Engineering
16.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.6%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Health
8.1%
Education
7.4%
Agriculture & Environment
3.2%
Information Technology
2.2%
Creative Arts
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
40.5%
Secondary: Government
26.8%
Vocational Education
14.7%
Pre-school
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%
Secondary: Catholic
2.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.4%
Has need for assistance
10.7%
Need for assistance not stated
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
661
Arthritis
241
Asthma
198
Lung condition
192
Diabetes
168
Heart disease
145
Stroke
83
Kidney disease
73
Cancer
72
Dementia
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 455
Did not provide
86.1% 2,819

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 420
Not a volunteer
87.3% 2,876

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.9% 130
Never served
96.1% 3,177

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.3%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
26.9%
3 children
18.9%
4 children
9.7%
5+ children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
44
1961: 1970
84
1971: 1980
56
1981: 1990
32
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
48
2011: 2015
41
2016
19
2017
16
2018
21
2019
56
2020
6
2021
23

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.9%
moved in the last year
40.7%
moved in the last 5 years
9.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,370
Moved from TAS
371
Moved: same area (SA2)
85
Moved from NSW
31
Moved from overseas
25
Moved from QLD
21
Moved from VIC
19
Moved from SA
14
Moved from WA
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.2%
5: 14 hours
23.6%
15: 29 hours
12.2%
30+ hours
9.2%
Did not do domestic work
37.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
71.5%
Step family: no other children
17.9%
Blended family: no other children
8.3%
Other couple: children only
1.3%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near East Devonport

The closest suburb to East Devonport is Miandetta (Tas.), 3.4 km away.

Miandetta (Tas.)
3.4 km away · income $723/wk · rent $290/wk
Devonport
4.2 km away · income $619/wk · rent $250/wk
Spreyton
5.7 km away · income $768/wk · rent $279/wk
Latrobe
7.3 km away · income $628/wk · rent $250/wk
Shearwater
12.3 km away · income $581/wk · rent $295/wk
Port Sorell
12.6 km away · income $666/wk · rent $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Devonport

What is the population of East Devonport TAS?

The population of East Devonport TAS is 4,384 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 361 people per km². East Devonport is ranked #1,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Devonport?

The median personal income in East Devonport TAS is $518 per week, or $26,936 per year. The median household income is $900 per week. Family income is $1,226 per week. East Devonport is ranked #8,034 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Devonport?

Median rent in East Devonport TAS is $235 per week ($1,018 per month). Rent represents 26.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. East Devonport ranks #6,749 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Devonport?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Devonport TAS is $1,059. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Devonport?

The median age in East Devonport TAS is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Devonport a good suburb to live in?

East Devonport is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 4,384. The median income is $518/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60176. All dollar figures in AUD.